Original recipe by the late Thomas Burke:
Poor mans lobster
2 lb of haddock or cod
2 bay leaves
1 large onion
8T vinegar
1 tsp of allspice salt
1 stalk of celery
pepper
paprika
Season fish with salt and pepper to taste. In a pot estimate enough water to adequately cover the fish, season the water with all the above ingredients and simmer for 10 minutes. Add the fish and poach for 8-10 minutes. Remove fish from the poaching liquid and serve with browned butter. Garnish with paprika. Serves 4